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Julian Alaphilippe Wins La Flèche Wallonne 2021

April 22, 2021 at 7:52 am4 min reading

Road cycling

The world champion was hardly seen throughout the race until being guided to the front by his team in the build-up to the final climb. He then chased down Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma) on the Mur de Huy and went past him in the last 75…

Michael Woods Wins Stage 7 While Carapaz Stays in the Lead

October 28, 2020 at 12:00 pm4 min reading

Road cycling

The Canadian pro pulled off one of the biggest wins of his career. Just seven months after breaking his leg at Paris-Nice, Michael Woods (EF Pro Cycling) left a large breakaway group behind and claimed the glory. Omar Fraile (Astana) finished second, and Alejandro Valverde…

Primož Roglič Wins La Vuelta

September 15, 2019 at 6:16 pm2 min reading

Road cycling

The Jumbo-Visma pro is the first Slovenian to win a Grand Tour. Roglič, a former ski jumper, held on to a 2:33 lead yesterday in the final mountain stage and sealed his triumph. Alejandro Valverde finished second in the GC and Tadej Pogačar placed third.

Smooth Sailing For Roglič at La Vuelta?

September 13, 2019 at 8:21 am3 min reading

Road cycling

Sergio Higuita was the man who claimed the stage 18 for his own. The 22-year-old lost his impressive 12th overall place to the crosswinds on stage 17 but came back to show that he is indeed one of the rising stars. Winning a stage on…

Jumbo-Visma Confident of Winning La Vuelta and Other Cool News from the World of Cycling

September 9, 2019 at 9:30 am4 min reading

Road cycling

Another Monday is here and our news from the world of cycling with it. So, what did you miss?

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Miguel Ángel López Leads La Vuelta After Stage 5

August 29, 2019 at 8:27 am4 min reading

Road cycling

An exciting stage saw the red jersey change hands. It was Ángel Madrazo, however, who stole the spotlight on the first mountainous stage.

Who’s Going to Win La Vuelta 2019?

August 23, 2019 at 1:09 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

Some big riders are missing from this year’s La Vuelta, which invites the prospect for an unusually compelling list of favourites to win the maillot rojo.

Valverde Wins the World Championship Road Race and Other Cool News from the World of Cycling

October 1, 2018 at 12:09 pm3 min reading

Road cycling

Another Monday is here and our news from the world of cycling with it! So, what did you miss?

Simon Yates Moves to the Top of the UCI WorldTour Rankings

September 19, 2018 at 10:00 am3 min reading

Road cycling

The Mitchelton-Scott pro gained 1,230 points thanks to his 10 days in the red jersey and managed to overtake Peter Sagan in the lead, if only by 80 points. Meanwhile, Alejandro Valverde moved up to third place after taking two stage wins at the Vuelta.